Wed, 22 Oct 2025

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 Food price rises slow as UK inflation remains at 3.8%

However, the cost of items such as red meat and chocolate has continued to rise.

* Food and drink prices in the UK increased at their slowest rate in over a year, with month-on-month prices falling by 0.2% in September.
* The overall inflation rate remained unchanged for the third consecutive month at 3.8%.
* The inflation rate for food and non-alcoholic drinks fell to 4.5% from 5.1% in August.
* Specific items such as red meat, chocolate, and coffee continued to rise in price.
* Chancellor Rachel Reeves expressed dissatisfaction with the numbers, while shadow chancellor Mel Stride said it was "pushing up the cost of living".
* The drop in food prices is likely due to increased sales and discounting by retailers.
* Experts predict that food inflation may have reached its peak, but prices for shoppers are still rising year-on-year.
* The state pension will rise by 3.8% next year, while millions of people receiving benefits will also see a 3.8% increase in their payments.
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